How to create a group in Nearby

Create a private group for friends you often invite together, such as family or a weekend crew.

Quick answer

Open Friends, choose Groups, tap New group, enter a name, select friends, and tap Create group.

Nearby New group sheet with a group name and selected friends
Nearby 1.1.0 on Android, captured on 22 September 2026. Controls may move slightly as the app improves.
Walkthrough

Follow these steps

  1. 01

    Open Groups

    From Friends, tap Groups and then New group.

  2. 02

    Name the group

    Use a simple label such as Family, Weekend crew, or Running club.

  3. 03

    Choose members

    Tick the friends you want to include.

  4. 04

    Create the group

    Tap Create group. It is now available when inviting people to a meetup.

Ready to try it?

Start a meetup on Android and send one link to everyone else.

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Nearby New group sheet with a group name and selected friends

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